Battery life is also compromised slightly if you opt for the always-on watch face.

We really like this feature as it means you can always see the time (the main point of wearing a watch, right?) but you will pay for it in power.

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HEALTH: The Gear S2 will monitor your fitness

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NO PAY DAY: Samsung Pay will work on the watch when it finally arrives in the UK next year

The Gear S2 certainly has plenty going for it but there is an issue with Samsung's Tizen OS.

Unlike rival Apple Watch, there are only a very limited supply of apps for the Gear S2 and it's missing some key names.

Many apps developers haven’t produced any software for the Tizen OS and users will be disappointed by what's currently on offer.

The unique app store is mainly full of downloadable watch faces and it's something Samsung need to sort out.

There's also more disappointment as the watch currently can't compete with Apple's wallet free payment system.

Samsung Pay is coming to the UK at some point in the future and the Gear S2 is compatible, but if you buy one for Christmas you're still going to need a credit card in your pocket.

The Gear S2 is also pretty pricey with the basic model costing £249, whilst the more premium Classic model will set you back £299.

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RIVALS: The Gear S2 takes on the Apple Watch

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IN CHARGE: The watch gets its juice from a wireless charger

VERDICT:

After years of trying, Samsung has finally produced a watch worth buying.

The Gear S2 is well made, looks great and has some neat features tucked inside its lightweight frame.

We also really like the rotating bezel which is intuitive and a lot of fun to use.

Samsung has also been clever by finally making the Gear S2 available to most Android users, which certainly broadens its appeal.

Sadly, it's not all positive as the device is let down by the lack of apps available on Tizen and the absence of contactless payment in the UK.

Hopefully both of these issues will be fixed in the coming months, but it's certainly something you need to consider before splashing the cash on a Gear S2.

Battery life is still annoying and the lack of GPS means you'll have to strap a smartphone to your body every time you go for a run.

This device certainly isn't perfect but with Samsung hard at work on bringing its tap-to-pay solution to the UK and pushing developers to embrace its Tizen operating system – the Gear S2 is only going to get better and better.

For now, the Gear S2 is a stylish smartwatch with a unique and fun spinning bezel and great notification support for Android smartphones.

It's easily the best smartwatch Samsung has ever released.

But with iPhone support, contactless payments and more must-have smartwatch apps on the way – this wearable is only going to become more appealing over the coming months.